We’ve had a very mild spring with cool temperatures and a bit of rain. This has meant grass has continued to grow, allowing us to make a lot of ‘silage’.

A fermented grass high in protein and energy, silage is packaged up and stored to feed cows later in summer when conditions are drier.

Making sileage on farm reduces the need to spend additional money bringing in feed for cows, which would be an extra “input cost” adding pressure to the cost of producing milk and cheese for our customers.

The cows are in “good nick” (ie. great condition).